Rob Nickerson has dedicated the past 31 years to elementary - mathematics education. He served 20 years in Jeffco Schools (Colorado) as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and district mathematics content specialist. For the past 11 years, he works with ORIGO Education supporting teachers and students. He and his colleagues design professional learning around current topics and trends in education to support the classroom teacher. These sessions are focused on content as well as instructional strategies. While Rob's passion is focused on developing teacher capacity in mathematics instruction, his love for the classroom is evident. Rob is in classrooms, on a regular basis, with students to stay current with today's approaches. "The only way I know if an instructional approach or strategy works is to use it with students in the classroom!" His sessions blend content, instructional strategies, and practical ideas for every participant.